A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 625307 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 625352 epoch_slot_no: 20552 block_no: 625277 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-02-15 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc600542a9a2141de186d1adbf4b687f6d0aba9ad84a1d11bb4b9c94023929d70Block Operator
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